Highlights of Oman
- Explore the Hajar Mountains
- The mountains quite literally cut the country in half, running parallel with the east coast. The soaring peaks and deep crevasses are a welcome respite from the heat of the desert below.
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- Go on a dhow cruise around the Musandam Peninsula
- Dhow cruises around the coast are one of the real highlights of Musandam, enjoying the scenery and snorkelling in the brilliantly clear water.
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- See turtles nesting on the beach at Ras Al Jinz
- This area is protected as it is one of the primary nesting sites for the green turtle on the Arabian Peninsular. There is a visitor centre that takes small groups to the beach at night for the chance to see the females laying their eggs on the beach.
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- Take a stroll around Muscat's old town
- In Muscat, Sultan Qaboos has a spectacular palace overlooking the bay and all major government departments are located in traditional buildings within the ancient city walls.
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- View the flora of Salalah
- Salalah has an annual monsoon that is unique in the Arab world, giving rise to green mountains and nourishing the frankincense the region is famous for.
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- Visit Jabreen Fort
- Restored to its former glory in 1983 the fort boasts some wonderful examples of Omani furniture and art work.
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- Explore the Wahiba Sands
- 150m high sand dunes play host to Bedouins, camels and some of the most inspiring scenery in the country.
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Oman - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Oman is a country that seemed to escape the notice of all but the most intrepid of travellers until just a few years ago.
It now welcomes visitors with renowned Arabian hospitality and is eager to share both the culture and countryside that the Sultan is determined to protect.
Exploring Oman
An ideal destination for guaranteed winter sunshine, Muscat is the perfect base from which to enjoy the spectacular coastline, boasting beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise waters and excellent diving.
From here the imposing rugged interior mountain ranges, Al Hajar and Al Jabal al Akhdar, can be easily explored.
Popular Places to visit in Oman
The Dhofar region around Salalah holds numerous attractions for the visitor and is worth taking a day or two to explore. The mountains dominate the Dhofar hinterland. The most spectacular pass across them is the “Furious Road” which rises 400 metres in three miles through eight hairpin bends.
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Jebel Akhdar, meaning Green Mountain, refers to the northern section of the Hajar mountains. As you take the road out of Nizwa heading for Jebel Shams, you start to climb past ancient villages steeply terraced into the mountainside.
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At its heart is old Muscat, a walled city with a natural harbour watched over by the twin fortresses of Jalali and Mirani, where the Sultan has his palace. Nearby, the historic commercial district of Muttrah spreads along the shore of a wide bay.
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Isolated by the Hajar Mountains from the coast and the outside influences brought to the coastal cities through trade and conquest, Nizwa developed as a bastion of conservatism.
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The Wahiba Sands is a large desert area just four hours drive from Muscat. A surprisingly wide array of flora and fauna call the sands home, as do about 3,000 Bedouin.
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